Bay trees
We've two bay trees in large tubs, both trees of the "ball head" standard type. They are about 7 years old (at least we bought them 5 years ago), and I suppose about 3 foot 6 high from soil.
One looks good, is still a ball and has lots of flowers; the other is gappy, with next to no flowers. The latter one is straggly and has a bigger but more asymmetrical head of leave. Both are side-by-side- actually about 5 feet apart, and have been swapped in position (just in case). The only care they've had is water and occasional liquid fertilizer- never been repotted. Should I prune (judiciously), repot in bigger pots, give up and buy new ones? Any adfvice welcome! |
Bay trees
BillNe wrote:
We've two bay trees in large tubs, both trees of the "ball head" standard type. They are about 7 years old (at least we bought them 5 years ago), and I suppose about 3 foot 6 high from soil. One looks good, is still a ball and has lots of flowers; the other is gappy, with next to no flowers. The latter one is straggly and has a bigger but more asymmetrical head of leave. Both are side-by-side- actually about 5 feet apart, and have been swapped in position (just in case). The only care they've had is water and occasional liquid fertilizer- never been repotted. Should I prune (judiciously), repot in bigger pots, give up and buy new ones? Any adfvice welcome! Hmm - Bay Trees Flowers ??. If you want a ball you will definitely need to prune. -- CTC Right to Ride Rep. for Richmond upon Thames |
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